F1 2017 Patch 1.8 Adds Spectator Mode, Fixes Bugs

F1 2017 patch update 1.8 will be made available for download on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in the coming days, but the update is being made available today, October 11, 2017, for anyone playing on Steam.

Patch 1.8’s highlights include the addition of the brand new “spectators” mode, updates to F1’s liveries, and improves the performance of cars. You can check out F1 2017 patch 1.8 full notes and details below.

New Features

New Spectator UI has been added to game.

LAN Mode has been added to PS4 and PC versions.

New Grid editor available in custom multiplayer modes.

Photo Mode is now available on PS4 & Xbox One.

Sports Update – Updated car and driver liveries.

Sports Update – Updated car performance levels.

Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue where continuing an online championship resulted in a crash.

Fixed an issue in multiplayer where blue flags were occurring at the start of a race once OSQ had finished.

Fixed issue where players could be disqualified at the end of a race if they were disqualified during the formation lap.

Fixed an issue in Multiplayer where the player position panel was showing incorrect positions when the spectating qualifying sessions.

Fixed a multiplayer issue where players were starting a race in the wrong cars after OSQ if host migration had occurred.

Fixed an issue where using an instant replay in practice and qualifying could cause the tyre models on all cars to disappear.

Fixed an issue with a flickering skybox during dynamic weather events.

Fixed an issue with lod popping on drivers heads when looking backwards with the camera during a race.